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Draft planning policy statement eco-towns, consultation [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Wetherby DCLG 2008ISBN:
  • 9781409806861
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.72 $2 18
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Introduction: background; how do eco-towns fit into our wider strategy?; why new settlements?; why do we want a PPS?; sustainability appraisal and habitants regulations assessment; the initial impact assessment; consultation arrangements -- Planning context: national planning policies; Regional Spatial Strategies (RSS); Local Development Frameworks (LDF); handling applications for eco-towns before locations are in plans; determining planning applications -- Locational principles -- Eco-town standards: zero carbon in eco-towns; climate change adaptation; homes; employment; transport; local services; green infrastructure; biodiversity; water; flood risk management; waste -- Deployment and management: master planning; transition; community and governance; monitoring -- Consultation questions -- Statement of consultation -- Locations included in the eco-towns programme
Summary: Draft Planning Policy Statement (PPS) seeks to define what constitutes an eco-town; environmental, social and economic standards eco-towns should meet and how eco-towns will relate to the planning system. Eco-towns will have at least 5 000 homes, make use of sustainable technologies, achieve excellence in build quality and public transport links. The attached consultation seeks to gather responses on the Draft PPS. Responses must be received by 19 February 2009.
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Book Virtual Online L145781 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 145781-1001

Introduction: background; how do eco-towns fit into our wider strategy?; why new settlements?; why do we want a PPS?; sustainability appraisal and habitants regulations assessment; the initial impact assessment; consultation arrangements -- Planning context: national planning policies; Regional Spatial Strategies (RSS); Local Development Frameworks (LDF); handling applications for eco-towns before locations are in plans; determining planning applications -- Locational principles -- Eco-town standards: zero carbon in eco-towns; climate change adaptation; homes; employment; transport; local services; green infrastructure; biodiversity; water; flood risk management; waste -- Deployment and management: master planning; transition; community and governance; monitoring -- Consultation questions -- Statement of consultation -- Locations included in the eco-towns programme

Draft Planning Policy Statement (PPS) seeks to define what constitutes an eco-town; environmental, social and economic standards eco-towns should meet and how eco-towns will relate to the planning system. Eco-towns will have at least 5 000 homes, make use of sustainable technologies, achieve excellence in build quality and public transport links. The attached consultation seeks to gather responses on the Draft PPS. Responses must be received by 19 February 2009.

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